The Council protects the public by managing complaints about conduct, performance and health matters concerning registered dental practitioners practising in NSW and health and conduct matters related to registered students training in NSW.
Under section 41S of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law (NSW) the Council may establish an Education and Research Account to provide funding for research and education purposes relating to the health, performance and conduct of registered dental practitioners and students.
The Council’s Education and Research Program provides Grants to applicants to undertake approved research/education projects – up to $10,000 per application. Grants are available to applicants who are registered dental practitioners (all divisions) whose principal place of practice is in NSW, or registered students (all divisions) training in NSW. Grants may be awarded to individuals, groups or institutions.
Examples of the types of projects the Council may support include:
· Identification of areas of need in the Council’s regulatory programs. For example, deficiencies in educational programs that lead to registration, identification of risk factors associated with complaints, or the assessment of outcomes relating to health, performance or conduct pathways
· Development and evaluation of Continuing Professional Development courses or training that will support the Council’s regulatory activities. For example, professional ethics, regulatory processes, or training for members of the Council, Tribunals or Panels
· Preparation, coordination and conduct of conferences to convey outcomes of research relevant to the Council’s regulatory work.
The Research and Education Grants Guidelines provide further information about the application process. To apply, please use the Research and Education Grants Application Form.
The Council calls for applications twice a year. Applications for the mid-year round of funding open on 1 March and close on 1 May, and the end of year round of funding opens on 1 September and closes on 1 November.
For more information, please visit the Council’s website.